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#1766 of 1,786 schools in TN

Maplewood High

High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 Walton LN, Nashville, TN 37216

  • Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 8% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.8 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism81.6%

Students at Maplewood High score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency8%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
23%
ELA
21%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
9%
2016
ELA
7%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Maplewood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,134

Median home value

$404,100

Median rent

$1,507/mo

College educated

56.9%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Goodpasture Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.3 mi812Compare →
Republic High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–121.8 mi624Compare →
The Edison SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–102.6 mi50Compare →
The Edison SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–102.6 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#151 of 154
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maplewood High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maplewood High

Maplewood High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 686 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maplewood High

What grades does Maplewood High serve?

Maplewood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maplewood High?

Maplewood High has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood High?

The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maplewood High rank in TN?

Maplewood High ranks #1,766 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Maplewood High's MySchoolScout rating?

Maplewood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Maplewood High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maplewood High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maplewood High a charter school?

No, Maplewood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maplewood High a Title I school?

No, Maplewood High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
686
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 37216)
18,933
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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